School+Podcast

Laurie Wildey- I have used Tonia Skinners lesson plan (http://lessonplans.btskinner.com/multimedia.html) for my Technology Productions Class for two years. I have edited the plan to meet the needs of my students. toc

=Introduction=

"My Five" Podcast- by Tonia Skinner
= = You are to create a five minute podcast (like a radio show) using Audacity. You are required to have a “theme song” (yes, singing…), sound effects, and “animated” discussion on topics relevant to students at school.

=Podcast Example-= Tonia Skinner- Technology in the classroom http://cache.mypodcast.com/cached/skinner_20071019_1110-113293-50393-3.mp3

=Audacity= You will use Audacity to create your podcast. Please watch the following video.

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=Project Requirements:=


 * Please do not use any last names in your podcast. Your format should generally be as follows::15
 * Theme song/jingle (HINT: You might want to export and save an MP3 of your completed ‘song’ so you can import that part later to use at the end __before__ you work on the rest of the podcast) :30
 * Introduction (who you are, what you are covering). Tell them what you're going to tell them (followed by 'tell them' and 'tell them what you told them'). This will help a listener decide whether this podcast is something they want to listen to or not. :60
 * Light content. Some snippets of information. Maybe a funny thing that happened today at school…a story related to education you read in the news (look for something funny and strange) or a joke of some sort. :120
 * Current issue. Discuss (preferably with a guest) a current issue at school. Perhaps it is a change you’d like in the handbook, student dress code, or suggest a meal you think needs to be added to/removed from the lunch menu. Even an overview of a class that people should take and how to do well would be fine. (let’s not be negative, though, so no taking shots at classes or teachers) :45
 * Tips for something related to school. It can be funny. Maybe top tips for staying awake in class, or getting in good with teachers. Can be satirical, but do __not__ be negative. :15
 * Recap :15
 * Closing w/music (sign off)

= = Before you begin—PLAN. Plan it out. Practice it. Make a flexible script. I don’t want you to read to me, but I do want you to show evidence that you are prepared. Gather your sound effects before you record. Complete the attached sheet and turn it in with your scoring guide.
 * Before you begin :**

· Cuttin Loose 15 (country Texas) · Funky Dan 15 (upbeat) · Clear 15 (alt rock) · International Current 15 (news) · Lighter Fluid 15 (pop) · TV Star Tonight 15 (broadcast) · Kick It 15 (country) · Topaz 15 (hard rock) · Rumba Chicki 15(lounge) **__ Light Content __** **__ Current Issue __** Guest(s):_______________________________________ **__ Tips __** **__ Notes/Sound Effects __** Visit the following web site for sound effects-- [] =Rubric=
 * PODCAST PLANNING SHEET **
 * __ Theme Song __** 15 second audio—(freeplaymusic.com)- Here are some examples
 * __ Plan for Introduction __** Name of Show:___________________________

Beginning 1-5  ||   Developing 7  ||   Accomplished 8-9  ||   Exemplary 10  ||   Score   || Audience & Purpose  || Message is generic. No specifically intended audience. Presentation is a report of facts with no interpretation. ||  Message is identified for a specific audience but presentation is little more than report of facts. ||  Message identifies and is targeted toward a specific audience and presents mostly information relevant to that audience. ||  Student has clearly defined audience and purpose that is apparent in final product. Intention is obvious (appropriate slang, for example)  || __X 2 || Content of Message  || Message becomes a report of facts without identifying a problem or solutions for that problem. Or, report is negative or not school appropriate. ||  Message is not focused around a central issue or provides solutions to issues that are vague or unclear. ||  Message identifies a problem and provides a quality solution to address the problem. ||  Message identifies an issue and discusses it with others in a meaningful way. || __X 2 || Clarity of Presentation and Sound Effects  || Podcast recording quality is low making it difficult to understand or do not incorporate sound effects. ||  Podcast recording quality is okay making it mostly easy to understand though some elements distract from the content. Audio volume is inconsistent. ||  Podcast recording quality is clear and easy to understand. Background audio or sound effects are added and don’t distract from the message but may not add to it either. ||  Podcast recording quality is clear and easy to understand. Background audio and sound effects add to the message making it more clear. || ||  Presentation Planning   || Evidence of planning is not present. Presentation appears random or does not tie ideas together. Seems too impromptu. ||  Planning may have taken place but was generalized resulting in a final product that seems disjointed and may not be as thorough as should be. ||  Planning was done first to ensure that final product flowed to communicate the message. Specifics were not included in the plan. ||  Planning for the project included outlining the overall product to ensure flow and sequence but also specific scripting to ensure all content is related and little editing is required. *** ||  ||  Voice   || Sounds like student is reading or has no enthusiasm. ||  Student makes a good effort at the production, but stammers around or uses poor grammar. ||  Voice inflection is good and interesting, but volume is inconsistent. ||  Voice has good diction, inflection, and is interesting to listen to. Volume is the same throughout. || ||  Overall  || Somewhat boring or unenthused and needs some spice. ||  Okay, but just didn’t seem like enough research was done into issues or effort was made to make it interesting. ||  Good ideas and fairly good implementation. ||  Great podcast that I am sure many people will love to hear! || ||   ||    ||    ||  ** TOTAL POINTS-- ** || ** Out of 80 POINTS ** || ||
 * Podcast ** ||
 * Podcast ** ||